HSEAD STANDARDS MANUAL

THEOREM PAINTING - Members

Theorem Painting is a method of reproduction by means of using stencils.

REQUIREMENTS   

1.   Design – 10% of points

The pattern must be from an original antique theorem source or an approved one from the HSEAD theorem collection.  If using an antique theorem source, it must be submitted for approval to the Theorem Standards Committee three months prior to exhibition.

Choose a design of refinement which includes a sufficient number of stenciled units, hand painted lines, and hand painted accents for judging.  The pattern may not be enlarged or decreased or have colors changed to suit one’s personal taste.  The completed design size should be a minimum of 9” x 12” – enough to show ability.

2. Cutting of Stencils – 25% of points

Stencils must have sharp, clean edges with no angular cuts or overlapping units.

3. Stenciling and overall feeling – 50% of points

Skill in stenciling techniques must show in unit behind unit and in even blending from dark to light areas.  The execution of the theorem may be on white or off-white cotton velvet.  Tinted, dyed, or painted backgrounds are not acceptable.  Theorems should be painted with oil paints only, and color should look as the original would have before fading.  Roses originally painted red turn brown over time.  Brown roses will not be accepted.

4. Mounting – 5% of points

Velvet must be smoothly mounted, without bubbles or wrinkles, by the exhibitor

5. Framing – 10% of points

Antique theorem paintings were tightly framed, evenly spaced on each side, with more space on the top than on the bottom of the picture.  Exhibitor is to mount and frame the painting properly. 

Frames may be new, antique, or made by the exhibitor.  They must be appropriate.  Spacers are recommended.  Non-glare glass and matting will not be accepted.

 Note: Members are allowed to submit two theorems for judging.  Pairs, for example face screens, will be judged as one entry. 

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